Vienna is ready for EMTC2016!

See the following links for information on Arrival in Vienna and Public transport in Vienna, and page 102 of the Programme Book for information on check-in and opening times of the Registration Desk at the conference venue!

Already prior to the conference kick-off on Tuesday, several meetings and courses are taking place at the conference venue:

Delegates of the European Music Therapy Confederation have already arrived in Vienna and have started their working groups today, before their General Assembly will take place Monday to Tuesday.

The WEATHER FORECAST for the conference week:

It seems like it's going to be a warm couple of days, so make sure to dress lightly...

Abstracts of EMTC2016 published as a Nordic Journal of Music Therapy Supplement

For the first time in the EMTC conference history, all abstracts of conference presentations are published as a special Supplement of the Nordic Journal of Music Therapy - many thanks to all those involved in this collaboration!

(Conference participants will receive a printed copy of the NJMT Supplement together with their conference materials at the Registration Desk.)

Join us at the EMTC2016 special events!

EMTC2016 Opening Ceremony

Tuesday, July 05, 2016 | starts 18:00 - doors open at 17:30!

Gartenbaukino, Parkring 12, 1010 Vienna

Don't miss the beginning of the Opening Ceremony at the grand Gartenbau Cinema! It is located on the Ringstrasse, within 10 minutes' walking distance from the main conference venue, on the opposite side of Stadtpark (see pages 38-39 in the Programme Book).

The Opening Ceremony will include welcome addresses, live music performances by the fabulous Federspiel, the Opening Lecture*, the presentation of this year's EMTC Award, a general introduction to the conference, and a few surprises…

* Opening Lecture by Prof. Dr. Christian Gold:

"Triangular objects in music therapy practice, theory and research"

The ceremony will be followed by a welcome drink and light dinner in the cinema foyer.

Viennese Prater or Football

Wednesday, July 06 | starts 19:00

An evening in the Viennese Prater...

Strasse des Ersten Mai 58, 1020 Vienna

Meeting point at mdw/conference venue:18:20 in front of the main entrance

Optional evening programme - only for those who have booked their places prior to the conference!

Public viewing: Semi-final of the European Football Championship

at the conference venue / University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, courtyard

Optional evening programme - open to all conference participants and accompanying persons!

Join us for a great open-air football night watching the teams of Portugal and Wales as they try to make their way to the final! The game starts at 21:00.

Food and drinks will be available (at your own expense).

Gala Dinner at City Hall of Vienna and Disco Party

Thursday, July 07

Gala dinner starts 19:00

City Hall of ViennaEntry at Lichtenfelsgasse, 1010 Vienna

The City of Vienna is hosting the Mayor's Reception for EMTC2016 participants at the City Hall of Vienna. The evening will include welcome addresses, live music by the Viennese Townhall Swingtet, feat. Martin Spitzer*, a gala dinner with drinks ... and an opportunity to practice your ballroom dancing skills in the magnificent Festival Hall.

There's no specific dress code for this evening, but if you like dressing festively, this would be a nice opportunity...

*Viennese Townhall Swingtet, feat. Martin Spitzer

Following the tradition of the great Django Reinhardt, a music therapists’ combo with guitar, double bass, violin, and clarinet will interpret some swing tunes in the manouche jazz style. As guest artist, we proudly present Martin Spitzer on guitar, 2008 sideman of the year, and member of the famous Diknu Schneeberger Trio.

Before and after their show, a DJ will make sure to keep us dancing – or you might even enter the stage yourself for an impromptu performance with fellow conference participants…?

Heurigen Night

Friday, July 08 | 19:00 - 24:00

at the conference venue / University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, courtyard

On the last night of the conference, all EMTC2016 participants are invited to enjoy an open-air "Heurigen" experience! The comfortable “Heurigen” atmosphere will be moved right to our conference home base in the courtyard of the main conference venue:

The guests will be regaled with refreshing wine and grape juice of the wine estate Schödl (one drink for free – please bring your voucher) and delicious typical “Heurigen” food.

Traditional and also modern Austrian music will be performed by the ensemble “Waldhansln”.

EMTC2016 Closing Ceremony

Saturday, July 09 | starts 13:00

Conference venue | Room 1

The Closing Ceremony will include…

a brief review of the conference in pictures

the presentation of EMTC2016’s Poster Awards

live music

thank-yous

… and the announcement of the location for the 11th European Music Therapy Conference scheduled to take place in 2019!

Join us for a last big get-together in Vienna – the grand finale of EMTC2016!

Photo Gallery & Live Streaming of Dialogue Sessions

To view impressions of the conference as it develops over the week, please go to the